When was it published?

June 17, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News June 17, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Social Whim, Cultural Conjecture

Q: What keywords are associated?

Kilkenny, Gentleman Apprentice, Sadler Trade, Shoe Cleaning, Mahomethan Opinion, Kings Tradesmen

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Kilkenny, a gentleman worth 1000l. a year has bound himself as an apprentice to a saddler for five years, agreeing to clean his master's and mistress's shoes, with speculation that he follows Mahometan views requiring all, including kings, to learn a trade.

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They write from Kilkenny, that a Gentleman of 1000 l. a Year, has lately bound himself an Apprentice to a Sadler in that Town for Five Years, to learn his Trade, and that, among other Articles of his Indentures, he is to clean his Master's and Mistress's Shoes. The Gentleman has given no Reason for this odd Whim, about which there are various Conjectures; but the most probable one is, that he is of the Opinion of the Mahometans, who hold, that every Man must be a Tradesman, not excepting their Kings and Princes, who every Day employ themselves in some Handicraft.

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Whim Cultural Conjecture

What keywords are associated?

Kilkenny Gentleman Apprentice Sadler Trade Shoe Cleaning Mahomethan Opinion Kings Tradesmen

What entities or persons were involved?

Gentleman Of 1000 L. A Year

Where did it happen?

Kilkenny

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Kilkenny

Event Date

Lately

Key Persons

Gentleman Of 1000 L. A Year

Event Details

A gentleman of 1000 l. a year has bound himself as an apprentice to a saddler in Kilkenny for five years to learn the trade, including cleaning his master's and mistress's shoes. He gave no reason for this odd whim, with various conjectures, the most probable being his opinion aligning with Mahometans that every man, including kings and princes, must be a tradesman and employ themselves in handicraft daily.